Biography

Career Transactions: Signed by Cleveland Browns as non-drafted free agent, May 4, 2012.

At a Glance:

Last name is pronounced BAH-day-MOH-see.

Led the Browns in special-teams tackles in each of the past two seasons (17 in 2013; 18 in 2012), after signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

According to STATS LLC, his 32 special-teams tackles rank second in NFL since 2012.

Ranked third in the NFL and led all rookies with 18 special-teams in 2012.

Played in 48 games at Stanford University, where he posted 122 career tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception.

In high school, was one of the top high school rugby players in the country, playing for the United States U-18 and U-19 national teams.

Career Highlights:

Led the Browns in special-teams tackles in each of the past two seasons (14 in 2013; 18 in 2012)…Ranks second in the NFL with 32 special-teams tackles since 2012, according to STATS LLC…Appeared in all 32 games over his two-year NFL career…Originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Seasonal Reviews:

2013: Contributed on special teams in all 16 games, playing on kickoff, kickoff-return, punt and punt-return units…Played as a reserve DB in four games, logging five defensive snaps…Led team and ranked among NFL leaders with 17 special-teams tackles…Posted at least one special-teams tackle in 10 games, including tying a career high twice with three at KC (10/27) and at NE (12/8).

2012: Appeared in all 16 regular-season games…Led the squad with 18 special-teams tackles, finishing third in the NFL and leading all NFL rookies…Added three tackles on defense…Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie team as a special teamer…Key part of a kickoff-coverage unit that ranked second in the NFL, allowing only 19.8 yards per return (43 kickoff returns)…(10/7) at NYG: Set a career high with three special-teams tackles.

College: Appeared in 48 games at Stanford University (2008-11)…Totaled 122 career tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception…Was also a member of the track and field team at Stanford, earning all-conference honorable mention competing in the 100m and the 4x100m relay…Graduated with a degree in history.

Personal: Last name is pronounced BAH-day-MOH-see…Nicknamed “Bad” or “Baddy”…Native of Silver Spring, Md…Born in Washington, D.C…Of Nigerian descent…Was one of the top high school rugby players in the country, and played for the United States U-18 and U-19 national teams…High School: Attended Gonzaga High School…Played primarily cornerback but also saw action at safety and linebacker, along with returning kicks…Earned first-team All-Washington Catholic League honors and Washington Post All-Metro accolades as a senior…Received the Headmasters’ Award for exceptional loyalty to the ideals of the school and classmates…Honored with the Maurice “Maus” Collins Award for excellence and leadership on and off the football field…Also lettered in track and field…Community Involvement: Active supporter of Capital Partners for Education, a non-profit that helps low-income teens in the Washington, D.C., area graduate from high school by providing mentoring, workshops and community service experience to students…Volunteered for numerous community opportunities in the Cleveland area, including Browns Play 60 clinics, visits to local hospitals and schools and supporting the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Boys & Girls Clubs…Hobbies/Interests: A self-professed foodie, one of his favorite activities is trying and enjoying Cleveland restaurants.

Career Transactions: Signed by Cleveland Browns as non-drafted free agent, May 4, 2012.

At a Glance:

Last name is pronounced BAH-day-MOH-see.

Led the Browns in special-teams tackles in each of the past two seasons (17 in 2013; 18 in 2012), after signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

According to STATS LLC, his 32 special-teams tackles rank second in NFL since 2012.

Ranked third in the NFL and led all rookies with 18 special-teams in 2012.

Played in 48 games at Stanford University, where he posted 122 career tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception.

In high school, was one of the top high school rugby players in the country, playing for the United States U-18 and U-19 national teams.

Career Highlights:

Led the Browns in special-teams tackles in each of the past two seasons (14 in 2013; 18 in 2012)…Ranks second in the NFL with 32 special-teams tackles since 2012, according to STATS LLC…Appeared in all 32 games over his two-year NFL career…Originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Seasonal Reviews:

2013: Contributed on special teams in all 16 games, playing on kickoff, kickoff-return, punt and punt-return units…Played as a reserve DB in four games, logging five defensive snaps…Led team and ranked among NFL leaders with 17 special-teams tackles…Posted at least one special-teams tackle in 10 games, including tying a career high twice with three at KC (10/27) and at NE (12/8).

2012: Appeared in all 16 regular-season games…Led the squad with 18 special-teams tackles, finishing third in the NFL and leading all NFL rookies…Added three tackles on defense…Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie team as a special teamer…Key part of a kickoff-coverage unit that ranked second in the NFL, allowing only 19.8 yards per return (43 kickoff returns)…(10/7) at NYG: Set a career high with three special-teams tackles.

College: Appeared in 48 games at Stanford University (2008-11)…Totaled 122 career tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception…Was also a member of the track and field team at Stanford, earning all-conference honorable mention competing in the 100m and the 4x100m relay…Graduated with a degree in history.

Personal: Last name is pronounced BAH-day-MOH-see…Nicknamed “Bad” or “Baddy”…Native of Silver Spring, Md…Born in Washington, D.C…Of Nigerian descent…Was one of the top high school rugby players in the country, and played for the United States U-18 and U-19 national teams…High School: Attended Gonzaga High School…Played primarily cornerback but also saw action at safety and linebacker, along with returning kicks…Earned first-team All-Washington Catholic League honors and Washington Post All-Metro accolades as a senior…Received the Headmasters’ Award for exceptional loyalty to the ideals of the school and classmates…Honored with the Maurice “Maus” Collins Award for excellence and leadership on and off the football field…Also lettered in track and field…Community Involvement: Active supporter of Capital Partners for Education, a non-profit that helps low-income teens in the Washington, D.C., area graduate from high school by providing mentoring, workshops and community service experience to students…Volunteered for numerous community opportunities in the Cleveland area, including Browns Play 60 clinics, visits to local hospitals and schools and supporting the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Boys & Girls Clubs…Hobbies/Interests: A self-professed foodie, one of his favorite activities is trying and enjoying Cleveland restaurants.